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Man in custody after fatally shooting West Virginia state trooper
Timothy Kennedy, 29, was accused of fatally shooting a West Virginia state trooper during a gunfire encounter with police in Mingo County. The manhunt for Kennedy delayed graduation ceremonies at a local high school and emergency workers urged residents to stay indoors while police searched for the suspect. Multiple law enforcement agencies joined a widespread search of the Beech Creek area to look for the suspect ahead of his arrest.
Israeli troops kill gunman in border shootout
A gunman opened fire at Israeli troops in Israeli territory near the border with Egypt. The soldiers returned fire and killed the assailant. One of the soldiers killed was a woman. The military gave no information on the identity of the assailant. The exchange of fire reportedly took place near the Nitzana border crossing between Egypt and Israel, which is used to import goods from Egypt to Israel and Gaza.
Houseboats catch fire at popular boating destination on Utah-Arizona line
More than half a dozen house boats caught fire at Wahweap Marina on Lake Powell, igniting while tourists and jet skiers stood by before the flames were extinguished. The cause of the fire is under investigation and there are no reports of any injuries.
Joran van der Sloot to be transferred to new prison ahead of early release
Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the unsolved 2005 disappearance of American teenager Natalee Holloway, is set to be transferred to a new prison facility ahead of his early release from prison. Van der Sloot was indicted for allegedly trying to extort Holloway's family, claiming he would reveal the location of the teen's body in exchange for $250,000. He later changed his story of the night Holloway disappeared and claimed he had thrown her to the ground, causing her death.
Hawaii governor signs law limiting gun carry permits
Hawaii Governor, David Ige, has signed into law a bill that limits the ability of civilians to obtain permits to carry guns in public, its legal overhaul comes partly in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling from last year to expand gun rights. Hawaii law already had some of the strictest gun laws in the US, with only six permits for carrying guns issued over a 21 year period. However, gun rights groups are expected to challenge the new law in court.
Venezuelan man arrested in connection to deadly Mexican immigration facility fire
A Venezuelan man was arrested in a hotel in Ciudad Juarez in connection to the deadly fire that occurred in a Mexican immigration facility on March 27. The fire, which was started by migrants to protest conditions, claimed multiple victims. The National Immigration Institute has since closed its smaller detention centers and is investigating possible corruption in the awarding of a private security contract for the facility.
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Climber Dies on Mount Rainier During Guided Climb
Brian Harper, a climber from Bremerton, collapsed and passed away while on a guided climb led by Alpine Ascents International on Mount Rainier. Despite efforts by guides and park officials, Harper could not be revived and was brought down from the summit by helicopter the following day.
Man accused of fatal shooting in Queens now faces weapons charges
Charles Foehner, who was arrested for fatally shooting a man outside his apartment building in Queens, now faces over a dozen weapons charges after more than two dozen firearms and body armor were found in his home by detectives. Foehner has not been charged for the shooting itself.
Two Oath Keeper members sentenced for seditious conspiracy
David Moerschel and Joseph Hackett, two members of the Oath Keepers who were found guilty of conspiring to commit sedition against the United States, have been sentenced to three years and three years six months respectively. This is despite the prosecution recommending Moerschel and Hackett receive 10 and 12 years in prison respectively. The two were part of a group of nine Oath Keeper defendants charged with seditious conspiracy for hatching a plot to disrupt the certification of Joe Biden’s election victory.